Bathroom Trends
It can be hard to keep up with ‘trends’ when it comes to bathrooms… they aren’t spaces you rip out readily to replace with what is considered ‘in’ on a whim. But a couple of the hot tips in this roundup is sure to spark some creativity and may give you some inspiration you never […]
Kitchen Trends 2019
Pick a Colour! Soft beiges, utilitarian whites and pale Scandi tones begone! The kitchen designers of the world are relishing newfound colour freedom and they’re bringing bright ideas to a kitchen near you. Be brave and start with strong central colour for cabinets and balance with other components. Key palettes include forest green cabinetry matched […]
Organise your space this Winter
Winter usually comes with more time indoors, which means a higher chance of feeling cooped up and over the clutter! Here are some nifty ideas to help you organise your space and keep the winter blues from setting in. 1. START IN ONE PLACE Choose one particular area of the home to begin with, whether […]
Floral Noir
For a couple of years now florals in home décor have taken a dark, romantic twist, showing up in home interiors as deep hues on wallpaper, textiles and tiles. Like most fashions, this isn’t the first time the Floral Noir trend has graced the home; the Victorians loved how dramatic and eye-catching blooms from the […]
Natural Light
Using nature-inspired elements in home lighting brings in a touch of the outdoors and adds texture and warmth to an interior. This Beach Bohemian or the ‘holiday at home’ look is best captured through the use of lighting shades with a focus on natural materials that add visual interest, texture and bring an airy, organic […]
Tips for Small Space Design
Laura Lochhead launched Pocketspace Interiors four years ago, and now is the industry leader in small space design for homes, hotels, civic spaces and workplaces. On her travels to New York, London, Paris and Sydney she found herself in awe of the way people thought and accepted living in a clever compact way. She was […]
Showering Outside the Box
Showers have come a long way in the past few years, abandoning the old style shower head over the bath, or more recently, the hard to clean glass box with a single showerhead. Now, enter the luxurious open shower – accessible for all, visually uncluttered and freeing up space in that small but important room. […]
More is More
Minimalist style is everywhere. Blame the Scandinavians for kicking it off with their simple, scaled back approach to fashion and furniture, then the Millennials for their continued focus on quality over quantity. While we are in favour of certain aspects of living without clutter, like buying less junk to end up in the landfill, […]
Futureproof Floors
Because floors are something you don’t want to have to change more than once in a home’s lifetime, the selection of floorboards that are timeless and immune to changing trends is vital. Luckily, we live in a time of wide variety in flooring so you can find the perfect look that’s both attractive and enduring. […]
Outdoor Ideas
We’re well and truly on the countdown to the 2017 Auckland Home Show, and if landscaping and updating your outdoor area has been on your mind; then there’s really no better way to see New Zealand’s biggest collection of landscaping ideas, new products, and expert services under one roof. Trend Setting If you need to […]